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The Pentax K-3 III Monochrome is a DSLR that only shoots black-and-white

The camera looks very similar to its color-capturing cohort. Ricoh More than a decade ago, I went out to Berlin for Leica’s launch of its first M Monochrom camera. I was skeptical of a digital camera only designed to shoot in black-and-white. But, it didn’t take long for me to understand the benefit of a… Continue reading The Pentax K-3 III Monochrome is a DSLR that only shoots black-and-white

Ricoh’s special edition GR III camera introduces a new film emulation mode

Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation announced the RICOH GR III Diary Edition Special Limited Kit. This package features the RICOH GR III premium digital compact camera with a metallic, warm-gray finish. Available in a limited quantity of only 2,000 units worldwide, it includes exclusive, specially-designed accessories. Ricoh We really like the Ricoh GR III digital compact… Continue reading Ricoh’s special edition GR III camera introduces a new film emulation mode

Pentax is working on a line of new film cameras

The Pentax K1000 is a true classic film camera. Stan Horaczek This week, Ricoh-owned camera brand Pentax announced its return to the film photography game in a big way. According to the announcement, the company is currently in the research and development phase on a number of film photography products that will include gear for… Continue reading Pentax is working on a line of new film cameras

Insta360’s new 6K-capable panoramic camera takes on Ricoh’s flagship Theta

The Insta360 One RS is the the first serious competitor to the Ricoh Theta Z1. Insta360 Back in February 2019, Ricoh debuted the Theta Z1, the world’s first spherical panoramic camera to use dual 1-inch image sensors. A couple of years later, a minuscule refresh added more storage, and the Theta Z1 has gone unchallenged… Continue reading Insta360’s new 6K-capable panoramic camera takes on Ricoh’s flagship Theta

The rugged Ricoh WG-80 is a light upgrade for fans of up-close shooting

The macro lights around the lens of the new WG-80 are now twice as bright as the previous generation, and can be adjusted in 5-step increments. Ricoh Ricoh has unveiled its latest all-weather WG-series adventure camera, the Ricoh WG-80. The new model will be instantly familiar if you’ve shot with any of the company’s earlier… Continue reading The rugged Ricoh WG-80 is a light upgrade for fans of up-close shooting

Ricoh GR IIIx review: a delightfully compact & capable pocket camera

The Ricoh GR IIIx’s 40mm equivalent focal length should appeal to street and candid shooters. Jeff Keller The Ricoh GR IIIx is a pocketable camera with a really impressive 40mm equivalent f/2.8 lens and a capable 24-megapixel APS-C sensor. Image quality is great: the lens is tack sharp all the way across the frame. The… Continue reading Ricoh GR IIIx review: a delightfully compact & capable pocket camera

The new Ricoh GR IIIx ‘Urban Edition’ sports a classy blue & grey paint job

Ricoh / Pentax Ricoh is releasing a new limited edition version of its popular GR IIIx compact camera that features a striking blue and gray paint job, along with revamped exposure and focus modes. The new Ricoh GR IIIx “Urban Edition” kit includes the camera along with a leather hand strap and a metallic hot… Continue reading The new Ricoh GR IIIx ‘Urban Edition’ sports a classy blue & grey paint job

The new Ricoh Theta X 360 camera has a touchscreen, swappable batteries, and more

The new Ricoh Theta X ships in March for $799. Ricoh Ricoh has announced the Theta X, the latest in its line of Theta 360-degree cameras. It will go on sale in March for $799 and features a number of firsts for the brand, including a touchscreen, removable battery, and MicroSD card slot.  It follows… Continue reading The new Ricoh Theta X 360 camera has a touchscreen, swappable batteries, and more

Ricoh Pentax is about to drastically change the way it sells cameras in Japan

A limited edition version of the Pentax K-r from 2011. Ricoh wants to offer its Japanese customers more customizable options. Ricoh/Pentax Big changes are coming for Ricoh Imaging in its Japanese home market as it continues to attempt a pivot from mainstream camera maker to a higher-end, niche brand more akin to Germany’s Leica. The… Continue reading Ricoh Pentax is about to drastically change the way it sells cameras in Japan